Dating a dairy farmer

Dating your daughter-in-law

I can tell you the full story without fear of divulging secrets because this same story could be told on so many farms. Bob, the family patriarch, called me the Saturday before Christmas, exhausted. His family and farm were quickly falling apart. The family was passive-aggressive by nature. Now, superficial problems pop up and a big blow-up ensues every time. The future of both the dairy and the family was in question. From what I could see, a big part of the issue was the fact that everyone was stubborn with each other. After talking with the father, it was obvious that everyone talked, but nobody listened to each other, and as a result, they were pulling the farm in different directions. My niche is that I help stubborn farm families work better together, and this is why Bob called me. The father had mentioned my name to his youngest son, Matt, but the son completely rejected the idea of bringing in a mediator to solve their problems.

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I flipped the ignition switch and… nothing! Flummoxed, I mumbled that there must be a problem with the battery. Sally stared ahead in stony silence.

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For close to a year now I have been dating a dairy farmer. That being said, this gal had a lot to learn about milking cows and farm life in general. Here are five things I learned about dating a farmer:.

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FarmersOnly: Five tips for dating a farmer

It's no secret that dairy farmers are always busy tending to their animals and land, but when it comes to dating, one it can really put a toll on a relationship. Dating a dairy farmer means that dates with just the two of you are rare. With that being said, it usually means that you're in the barn with him and his family, tending to the cows. Said dates could be anything from milking cows or cleaning stalls out.

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